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What is a Peer Mentoring Group? Part 1: Joanne Kamens

Mentors shape our careers by guiding us through difficult decisions. But, how do you find a good mentor? In this series, Dr. Joanne Kamens advocates for the use of Peer Mentoring Groups as a method to provide and receive valuable mentoring opportunities. While working towards a common goal, group mentorship allows for an organic development of valuable experiences and accountability for your personal growth as you create a circle of mentors that will help throughout your career.

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Mentoring Master Class: Peer Mentoring Groups

Mentors shape our careers by guiding us through difficult decisions. Dr. Joanne Kamens advocates for the use of Peer Mentoring Groups, explains how to create one, and reviews what are mentorship best practices. (Talk recorded in February 2021)

Speaker Bio

Joanne Kamens

Joanne Kamens
Dr. Joanne Kamens received her PhD in genetics from Harvard Medical School and has had a varied career with positions in academia, pharma, biotech and nonprofit. Most recently she served as the executive director of Addgene. She has been advancing diversity and inclusion in science for decades including as founder of the Boston chapter of…

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